AutoSuccess Magazine

10/09/2025

Hey Dealer! AI Calls

A quarter of phone calls go unanswered at dealerships. CallRevu is helping dealers learn how AI can engage every customer.

Find out why and more here: https://bit.ly/4dpIaB0

10/09/2025

Every journey has a starting point. For MotoRad CEO Matt Buchholz, it began with a first truck, some help from his dad, and a job at a local shop in high school. From oil changes to master technician to leading a global brand, his story shows how real shop-floor experience drives leadership in the aftermarket.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XD3tTcM9xlc
👉 Follow along for more episodes of My Road to AAPEX 2025!

10/07/2025

Before the booths, badges and buzz, the success of any automotive event starts with one thing: preparation. Whether you’re attending as a dealership owner, a sales leader or sending your BDC or fixed ops team for targeted training, planning ahead helps turn every dollar and day away from the store into real business value.

Learn how to make sure your event prep works just as hard as your people do:
✏️ Digital Rain Inc.

Maximize your dealership’s event ROI with smart preparation, clear goals and strategic planning.

10/07/2025

Mark your Digital Dealer schedule so you don't miss the Women's Meet-Up with AutoSuccess Publisher Susan Givens!

👩‍💼 Connection. Community. Conversation.

We are proud to announce that Susan Givens of AutoSuccess Magazine will lead the Women’s Meet-Up on Day 1 during the Expo Hall Mixer at .

Join Susan and fellow leaders across the industry for an inspiring and empowering conversation. Do not miss this opportunity to connect.

10/06/2025

From turning wrenches to leading a global brand — Matt Buchholz takes us back to where it all started.
In Episode 2 of My Road to AAPEX 2025, the MotoRad CEO reflects on his journey from service advisor to master technician to executive leader, and why real shop-floor experience still shapes the way he leads today.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XD3tTcM9xlc
👉 Follow along for more episodes of My Road to AAPEX 2025!

10/02/2025

Hey Dealer! Vehicle Listing Transparency

Velocity Automotive says it's important that car buyers know everything about a vehicle they have their eye on. The gap between a customer searching for a vehicle and you making a sale is where deals are won and lost.

Find out about this and more here: https://bit.ly/4dpIaB0

10/01/2025

Join for the Women's Meetup to make the most of your experience! Our Group Publisher Susan Givens is the moderator! Head to the Pit Stop during the Expo Hall Mixer to meet her and network with women in the automotive industry.
Oct. 14 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the Pit Stop!

09/30/2025

AI Is Not Here to Replace Good People. It’s Here to Replace Wasted Time
Forward thinking dealers aren’t betting on AI bots to arbitrarily usurp their business; they’re investing in tools that lift the human (and customer) experience. The pattern is clear all across retail: high performing stores are already using AI to automate repetitive tasks and execute better.

More on: AI In Your Dealership: Empower People, Without Replacing Them

Learn how dealerships can cut through AI hype and focus on real gains in sales, service and marketing performance.

09/23/2025

Fall brings fresh routines and shifting driving needs for families, students and even grandparents. Dealerships that adapt inventory, marketing and service strategies now can build trust and finish the year strong.

Learn how to turn seasonal shifts into year-end opportunities:

Discover how fall car-buying trends help dealerships move inventory, boost service and prepare for a strong year-end.

09/22/2025

Is your dealership leaving money on the table? Tyler Nathan from TBF Jupiter reveals how smarter warranty processing can boost cashflow, ensure techs get paid and reduce admin stress. Don’t miss this AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight!
🎥 Watch now: https://bit.ly/421rj2T

TBF Enterprises, Inc.

TBF Jupiter’s Tyler Nathan explains how better warranty processing improves cashflow, tech pay and service efficiency for new car dealerships.

09/17/2025

June 2025, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, more people consumed television through streaming apps (46%) than both cable (23.4%) and broadcast (18.5%) combined. That number is expected to reach 50%-55% by 2030. This gap is an opportunity for savvy dealerships!

Dealers deserve better streaming ads. Dealer Stream + Blockboard deliver 100% fraud-free campaigns with blockchain verification and full transparency. This partnership helps car dealers save money, boost visits and reach more real customers.

Check out more on this and read, "From the Screen to the Showroom: Dealer Stream + Blockboard "

Dealer Stream + Blockboard deliver fraud-free streaming ads with blockchain verification and full transparency for car dealers.

09/15/2025

🚘 From Walmart cashiers to top performers — Sky Auto Mall’s Mike Svoboda shares how they’re scaling sales by making success easy for every employee. Plus, he’s building an AI CRM to automate follow-up and drive long-term growth. Must-see for dealers! ▶️
https://bit.ly/4gmqlnD

Mike Svoboda of Sky Auto Mall joins AutoSuccess to share how he scaled dealership operations with a system-first approach that empowers employees and drives predictable growth. He also discusses how AI is reshaping CRM and streamlining follow-up for long-term success.